Mobile internet services suspended in Kashmir Valley following encounters
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Mobile internet services were suspended in the Kashmir Valley on Sunday as a precautionary measure following the killing of eight militants in encounters and two civilians in clashes with security forces, officials said. Two army jawans also laid down their lives in a gunfight with terrorists. The authorities also suspended train services in Kashmir as a precautionary step. Here's more.
Precautionary measures
Mobile and train services stopped as a precautionary step
Internet services on mobile devices were snapped shortly after clashes broke out at many places in south Kashmir and some parts of the city this afternoon, an official said. The decision to snap internet services was taken as a precautionary measure to prevent mischievous elements from creating law and order problems. Meanwhile, trains have been suspended as miscreants have targeted trains in the past.
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Eight terrorists killed in three encounters in Kashmir Valley: Officials
Eight terrorists were killed in three encounters in Shopian and Anantnag districts while one militant surrendered before the security forces. At some places, locals clashed with security forces and pelted stones at them. In the retaliatory action, two civilians were killed and dozens injured.